Employment options … · OPT. F-1 Employment Categories ON CAMPUS OFF CAMPUS Only the UH main...
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EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS
Jason Scherzer, International Student Counselor
F-1 Employment Options
1. On Campus
Can begin immediately
20 hours or less per week during semesters (full time during school breaks)
2. Off Campus
CPT
OPT
F-1 Employment Categories
ON CAMPUS OFF CAMPUS
Only the UH main campus, listed on your I-20 Greater Houston area
On Campus Employment
To qualify, be sure to
maintain full time status, on
F-1 visa.
Not eligible for “work-
study” funded positions, or
long term staff positions
Only work at the campus
listed on the I-20 (UH Main
campus)
On Campus Employment
Full-time F-1 students
with a current I-20
may begin working on
campus immediately
Fall/Spring Semesters
20 hours per week
maximum
School breaks, over 20
hours per week is ok.
On Campus Opportunities
Most jobs are only advertised in their respective departments (networking)
Teaching, Research & Academic Support Assistantships (TA/RA/ASA)
Typically these jobs offer in-state tuition
Highly competitive
Need ideas?
Off Campus Employment
CPT
OPT
International
Organizations
Economic Hardship
Off Campus Employment
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Curricular Practical Training: (CPT)
4 scenarios for CPT:
Required practicum / internship
course
Required research for thesis /
dissertation
Internship course for credit but
not required by the degree
curriculum
Required by the curriculum but
not for academic credit
Curricular Practical Training: (CPT)
Renewable each semester
– authorized on a “per
semester” basis
Can be granted part-time (unlimited; part-time is up to or
including 20 hours per week)
Can be full time (up to 364
total, cumulative days to
keep OPT benefit
eligibility) – full time allows work
beyond 20 hours per week
Curricular Practical Training: (CPT)
Minimum eligibility for
CPT:
Maintaining F-1 status
Full Time student for
the previous one
academic year (i.e., Fall &
Spring semesters, continuously for
2 main semesters).
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Temporary employment usually granted for 12 months
Related to your major/area of study
To work after completing your degree
Apply up to 90 days prior to graduation; schedule an OPT type appointment during your final semester.
Bring the required documents with you for OPT
Sample EAD: Post Completion OPT
Long Term Planning
YES!
NO
Social Security Number
For an On-Campus job: bring these items to ISSS:
Job offer letter from the UH employer
Request from ISSS:
Social Security Letter
Social Security Number – for an On-
Campus Job
Documentation required by
the Social Security
Administration (SSA) Office:
[1] Job Offer Letter (not
older than 30 days)
[2] ISSS Social Security letter
(SSN letter)
[1] Current I-20 (original)
[2] I-94 page – print from
CBP website (we gave this to
you during Check-In)
[3] Passport (original)
[4] Visa page (in passport)
[5] Fill form “SS-5” – either
download it from
www.ssa.gov - or complete it
at the SSA Office
Warning!
Unauthorized
employment is illegal
and it is a serious
violation of your F-1
visa status.
Visit ISSS
For more information on your employment options and to apply for work authorization please visit us.
www.uh.edu/oisss